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The striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) is a species of hyena native to North and East Africa, the Middle East, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. It is the only extant species in the genus Hyaena .
This list of mammals of India comprises all the mammal species alive in India today. ... Striped hyena in Gujarat. Striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) (Linnaeus, 1758)
Considered to be an endemic Indian species, the lesser florican, which once lived throughout the country, has become endangered in recent decades. Today, the largest population is in this park. Local wolf numbers are increasing, as are striped hyena, with sightings quite frequent during daylight in winter 2012-2013.
It was established in 1981 to protect habitat of the great Indian bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps). It is home to many other birds, as well as blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), chital (Axis axis), wild boar, and striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena). [2] The sanctuary in the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion. The predominant vegetation is low ...
The image of striped hyenas in Afghanistan, India and Palestine is more varied. Though feared, striped hyenas were also symbolic of love and fertility, leading to numerous varieties of love medicine derived from hyena body parts. Among the Baluch and in northern India, witches or magicians are said to ride striped hyenas at night. [60]
Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is not only popular for its birds and wildlife population, but also for its natural environment. [citation needed] One can see the Indian gazelle (chinkara), [citation needed] as well as birds, Striped Hyena, Indian Gray Wolf (Canis Lupus) and Indian Fox (Vulpes Bengalesis).
The carnivores group mainly comprises the Asiatic lion, Indian leopard, jungle cat, striped hyena, golden jackal, Bengal fox, [7] Indian gray mongoose, ruddy mongoose, and honey badger. Asiatic wildcat and rusty-spotted cat occur, but are rarely seen. [1] [6] The main herbivores of Gir are chital, nilgai, sambar, four-horned antelope, chinkara ...
Important fauna include Asian elephant, Bengal fox, Golden jackal, Gray langur, Indian crested porcupine, Indian giant squirrel, [9] Indian peafowl, Sambar deer, Striped hyena, Wild boar, [5] [7] and various varieties of birds, lizards etc.